You are welcome to your opinion. You may be wrong or I may be right. Your problem is that you are the “what are you doing for me now?” type of fan instead of “What will you do for me tomorrow?”

Facepalm all you want. As I have often said (and been correct), time will prove me right. You can protest until you are blue in the face. It won’t matter. Why?

Because time will prove me right.

And, Joe…you protest too much…almost emotionally on the Babin thing.

]]>By: BigMacAttackhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2331652
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:40:02 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2331652I like zone blitzes like they used to run where only 4 or 5 actually rush but it is difficult to figure out who comes in and who drops back. It appears that now that they have run more stunts and rush games that it takes too long and rarely gets to the QB. The Corner Blitzes have been pretty effective especially in the run game.

I really like Schiano’s demeanor and comments to the press when he says they will continue to work hard, get better, and prepare for their best game every week. He sure seems to have a great deal of faith in his players and team, as well as them reaching their potential.

]]>By: BigMacAttackhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2331633
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:34:47 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2331633@Stevek,
Suh is definitely a headcase but he also has an engineering degree. I think he needs to mature more along with the right coaching. I don’t believe he is getting that in Detroit, and who in the world would want to live there. It is the number 1 enimal insertion point for the U.S. I believe Suh could easily aspire to be the best DT in the league. They said that Stafford is coming up for contract renewal and Megatron is already big money, so they may not be able to afford Suh, and aren’t happy with his antics. I believe the Bucs might take a chance on him if he came available. But then again, who knows, but it is nice to dream about Clayborn, GMC, Suh, & Bowers for a D line. I also heard the Lions like Fairley more than Suh, but again may just be rumors.
]]>By: Jonny 3.3http://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2331585
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:22:47 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2331585@SteveK: Your assertion that Clayborn was the only positive thing about defense last year is what made me include your name in . Most of that response however was directed at Pete Dutcher who never ceases to amaze me with his “genius” analysis and expert takes.
]]>By: Davehttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2331396
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:40:24 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2331396McCoy has been fantastic. They need Clayborn back and a healthy Bowers with a year of practice under his belt.

Have a feeling they draft or sign another DE too, depending on what happens with Bennet. If they sign Bennet back, then I think they might go DT in the draft.

]]>By: Ramdoghttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2331193
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:59:10 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2331193Ok so it seems now if we want pressure, which we definitely need because our corner situation is bleak, we should Blitz or pray our line gets better. If we Blitz our best Blitzer appears to be Mason Foster, who isn’t that good in coverage, or Ronde Barber (who actually is good in coverage). I would like to leave Barber in coverage why not try Mark Barron he isn’t that good in coverage any way. Just my 2 cents.
]]>By: SteveKhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2331177
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:56:53 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2331177Big Mac,

Suh trade rumors? We would get him? I doubt that.

He is off his rocker. If he could focus his rage within the rules and the whistles, then he would be an unstoppable force.

]]>By: Miguel El Magnificohttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2331065
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:32:50 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2331065I just like to think that Thomas 2.2 is up there watching us and I miss him. Rest in peace.

I only agreed with about 50% of his opinions and my own opinions are so much more important to me. I guess I am still an atheist at heart.

Your reference to Thomas 2.2 seems to be an inspirational point to you. Do aspire to be like Thomas 2.2? Do you read the writings of Thomas 2.2 and interpret these in the manner of let’s say Biblical passages?

Here are some interesting points of Thomas 2.2 historical value for you to ponder on.

With his mighty staff in hand Thomas 2.2 turned the Gatorade into water and everyone was amazed.

With his mighty staff in hand Thomas 2.2 turned to Pharaoh (Goodell) and said let my players go. He then led them out of Tampa to later be known as the exodus and in route to the promised land parted the waters of Tampa Bay.

Again, let me ask, do you aspire to be like Thomas 2.2?

]]>By: BigMacAttackhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2330700
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:28:39 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2330700Now Gary Shelton on the other hand, is blah, blah, blah. I like Gary but he keeps slamming our DE’s. I can’t agree with him other than we can use more depth. Uh Gary, we need CB’s in the worst possible way. Clayborn is relentless and was a bigger loss than Joseph. He is a worthy starter in this league. Bowers is looking better and Bennett can play well. I think one problem is OC’s are doubling the right players in a way that helps them. Maybe the Bucs are a little too predictable, even with blitzes, and some of these teams are well prepared with film of the Bucs. I believe the talent is there when we get Clayborn back next season.

Even though Suh is B-hole, there are trade rumors for him in the near future. I would surely trade highly for him. I think Schiano could focus Suh in the right direction and next to GMC would be crazy. I believe we need another big time DT more than DE. Just my opinion, no crucifixions please.

If the Bucs are serious about making a run for a playoff spot, they could use Babin for the last 5 games.

Babin isn’t coming. He cannot stop the run at all. Schiano won’t put up with that.

]]>By: BigMacAttackhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2330630
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:18:15 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2330630Dave Moore played in the league a long time, and he knows his stuff. He rarely goes off half cocked (like some media) spouting nonsense. Much like Steve White, when he speaks, I shut up and listen. If Dave Moore says it, I believe him, and in this case, that’s a positive.

Go Bucs!!!

]]>By: Capt. Jean Lafittehttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2330585
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:09:31 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2330585I agree with Pete. We wouldn’t be asking him to learn the playbook. We would just want him to rush the passer. If the Bucs are serious about making a run for a playoff spot, they could use Babin for the last 5 games. but…..the problem is we don’t have the top waver priority and he probably won’t make it past waivers. So it is a moot point.
]]>By: Jonny 3.3http://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2330558
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:04:04 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2330558@Pete & SteveK: I wish I could throw a facepalm at both of you with an ascii text.

First of all, if you think Clayborn has ever been better than Michael Bennett you would be dead wrong. Clayborn played very well as a rookie, but never in any shape, way or form he outperformed Bennett. Check profootballfocus’ stats for the last two years, he has been one of the better 4-3 DEs in the league both at rushing and against the run, and has been miles ahead of other DEs in that area. But you sheeple are only concerned with the visible “sacks” stat, go ahead.

The conception that Bennett is just solid while Clayborn or Bowers are elite athletes, will do better with more playing time is just stupid. Just because those two guys were 1st round grade does not make them better.

The fact of the matter is, Bucs have no elite edge rusher at the moment. Jarvis Jones or Dion Jordan would bring the speed element to pass rushing in the next draft and I surely hope we get our hands on one of them.

]]>By: Miguel El Magnificohttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/11/weak-pass-rush-not-on-mccoy/#comment-2330549
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:03:06 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=78943#comment-2330549Albert Einstein once said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”

This should be framed and mounted at the Buccaneer Palace in at least a dozen key places. One in the defensive line’s meeting room, one over McCoy’s locker, at all the entrances, mounted on the goal posts, on the Gatorade jugs, in the weigh room, on the Little General’s desk, and trailed behind a plane circling the practice fields.

I remember the words of Thomas 2.2 who asked why does GMC burst threw the line and take himself out of the play time after time. Since he has a predilection for doing this, wouldn’t the opposing OL coach and OC game plan with this in mind.

They know by watching tape that he tires himself out by all that superflous disrupting and when they don’t want any penetration, they simply double team him and he takes the play off.

Does the Toreador freak out because the bull keeps charging or does he learn by experience that he can simply wave a red cape and direct the bull’s charges harmlessly away.